The Sheridan School District is proud to announce that East End Middle School has been recognized by the University of Arkansas' Office for Education Policy (OEP) for demonstrating exceptional academic growth in the 2024 ATLAS assessment. The school received several prestigious awards, including:
High Overall Growth (Statewide)
High Overall Growth (Central Region)
High ELA Growth (Central Region)
EEM is in the top 20 of middle schools in Arkansas in overall growth and top five middle schools in Central Arkansas for overall growth. The OEP’s annual report, the Outstanding Educational Performance Awards, celebrates schools that show the greatest improvement in student academic performance. The awards are based on growth scores calculated by the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, which measure how much students improved compared to others with similar prior achievements.
“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers and staff,” said Dr. Heather Williams, principal at EEM. “It highlights our continuous commitment to improvement, and I’m incredibly proud of our team and the progress we’ve made together.”
“East End Middle School is a great example of what is possible when we focus on student growth and provide a supportive, challenging environment,” said Chad Pitts, superintendent of the Sheridan School District. “These awards highlight the commitment our educators have made to helping all of our students reach new heights. We are thrilled to see East End Middle School’s continued success and look forward to even more accomplishments in the future.”